Sip & Paint Antigua: A Group Experience with Local Artists and Wine
4.3
8 Ratings
Saint John's
We employ talented local artists to teach our guests how to execute our local art styles, all while enjoying a smooth glass of wine. This group experience is packed with fun, excitement, and laughs from start to finish.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ffryes Beach - Depart the pier area and take a scenic drive to a local art gallery where artisans practice their crafts.
Enjoy a welcome beverage and snacks and meet a local painter and observe her painting some of her favorite island scenes. Take part in her painting class and have a souvenir of this special day to take home. You will be entertained with stories of Antigua and her past through music and poetry reading spoken in the local dialect.
Local vendors will have their handiwork on display and for sale. You can find arts and crafts, sea island cotton and local clay pottery and some of these items will be produced right before your very eyes.
Take in the beautiful surroundings of the two old sugar mill ruins on the estate as you make your way to the beach. This secluded spot offers swimming for anyone who would like to take a refreshing dip.
At the arranged time, your transportation will return you to the pier area and your ship
What's Included
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Beach chairs, and Large umbrellas. These can be rented from the bar.
- For pick up options outside of St.John’s area, a $10 USD upcharge will applied.
Location
Heritage Quay Complex
High Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(8 Ratings)
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Ellen_c
Feb 14, 2024
The way tours are suppose to be. - Had a fun time with the guide and driver. The sites, the driving, the food, ALL GOOD! The island is beautiful.
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R3987efmichelep
Jan 18, 2024
One of my best shore excursions ever - Alexis and Marlin, our tours guys were nothing short of amazing. They both have wonderful personalities and Alexis knew the name of everyone on the tour within about 30 minutes. Each were very informative and knowledgeable. We rode in the same van as the Antiguan experience and home tour so basically experienced the same as they did. However once arriving to the beach they had beach time while we painted. The lunch provided was excellent. I was with my daughters ages 24 & 21 and they both felt the same way. I would do this excursion again, no question. The only slight drawback was my emails didn't get answered timely, but I am willing to dismiss that because of our wonderful experience.
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319anthonyo
Oct 21, 2023
Sit & Paint (and a bonus tour!) - What an incredible time! We thought we were signing up for a painting class, but we got so much more. Jacqui really went above and beyond for us. We didn't have a car and our hotel was on the east side of the island, around an hour away from the painting venue. Jacqui offered to pick us up, saving us money on a taxi and then gave us a deatiled and fun tour of the island on the way. She even went a different way back which meant we covered almost the whole island.
The painting class itself was great! Set up on the beach overlooking beautiful clear waters with Monserrat in the background. We went during the off season so basically had the beach to ourselves. All the materials were provided and Jacqui helped us paint a lovely momento from our trip. The food was lovely and the punch too. Would absolutley recommend this to anyone of any painting skill (I am terrible myself!)
Thank you Jacqui and Gerda!!
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I9176lqheatherr
Jul 7, 2023
Great time! - We had a great time with them even though we were late and missed the art tour part of the event. They were very friendly and the conversation was just as good as the painting and sipping! She was a great teacher and even gave us a ride back to our hotel when the tire of our rental went flat. It was a nice fun and relaxed experience. I highly recommend it!
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Markwo7139ly
Apr 13, 2023
Great tour! - Alexis was an awesome tour guide. We saw a ton of cool things. Lunch was fabulous and the entertainment was even better! Highly recommended.
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Jennypenny1337
Dec 25, 2019
Antigua visit to remember - Thanks to Jacqui & Andrew we had the most wonderful time on our whole caribbean trip! Jacqui shared her knowledge about the beautiful island and entertained like a star while Andrew drove the bus through the steep and narrow roads like a pro! The tour was outstanding and if you want to experience Antigua with lots of fun and Guides who shares her art, singing and food/drinks with you then this is a MUST DO on your list. We highly recommend it with lots of best greetings from Germany!
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D0mo97
Apr 25, 2021
Super Late - Jackie was super late, and felt like she could’ve allowed to do my painting on my own. But over all she was full of vibes and was a great teacher.
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Ana
Sep 8, 2022
HORRIBLE - HORRIBLE she was not ready or set up. She left us at p/u location told us her driver would bring us, as if she had other customers. We were the only customers. She cooked us lunch in a dirty kitchen, food was mediocre. Her nephew wanted my cigarettes. She served us old wine. We had to meet her at KFC the next day for our art work. She forgot the canvases and we had to use old stuff. We met her at a church way up a hill, then traveled down to a beach which again was not set up. We were so lost and bored. Her guidance was horrific as well. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE DO NOT BOOK THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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